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The study of origin and descent of organisms is known as

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Virology
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Eugenics
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Bacteriology
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D
Evolution
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Solution

The correct option is D Evolution
The organized study of knowledge is known as science. There are different branches of science which deal with the study of a particular aspect or field. The branch of science which deals with the study of the origin, ancestors, and descendants of the organism is known as evolution. The changes which take place in an organism to develop into new species are studied under this field. The related organisms which are sharing similarities in characters and same ancestry are also studied.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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